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The Muppets is a 2011 American musical comedy film directed by James Bobin and co-written by its star, Jason Segel, alongside Nicholas Stoller. The film follows devoted fans as they attempt to reunite the fractured Muppets to stage a telethon and save their historic studio from demolition by an oil tycoon. Featuring human co-stars Amy Adams and Chris Cooper, it marked the classic characters' first theatrical release in over a decade and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.
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Who directed and wrote The Muppets (2011)?
The Muppets (2011) was directed by James Bobin and co-written by Jason Segel and Nicholas Stoller. Segel also starred in the film as Gary, a devoted Muppet fan who helps reunite the troupe.
Was The Muppets (2011) a Disney film?
Yes, it was the first Muppet theatrical film released by Walt Disney Pictures since Disney acquired the Muppets franchise from the Jim Henson Company. It marked the characters' return to the big screen after more than a decade.
Did The Muppets (2011) win an Academy Award?
Yes, the song 'Man or Muppet,' written by Bret McKenzie of Flight of the Conchords, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 84th Oscars in 2012. McKenzie's music was widely praised as a highlight of the film.
What is the plot of The Muppets (2011)?
The story follows Gary and his Muppet brother Walter as they travel to Los Angeles and discover that an oilman named Tex Richman, played by Chris Cooper, plans to demolish the Muppet Theater for the oil beneath it. They set out to reunite Kermit and the gang for a telethon to save the theater.
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